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Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) and Qualifying Events (QEs)

How life events impact health care enrollment. What you need to know about Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) for your employees.

8 min. read

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Am I required to offer health insurance to all my employees?

Offering insurance to your employers can provide tax benefits and help in retaining employees.

4 min. read

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The pitfalls of referenced-based pricing

Examines the promises and pitfalls of reference-based pricing, shedding light on its benefits and challenges.

7 min. read

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What you need to know about specialty carve-out vendors

Provides insights into specialty carve-out vendors, explaining their role in enhancing healthcare benefits for employers

6 min. read

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Beyond insurance: Resources to support your employees’ health and wellness

Explores BCBSKS initiatives beyond insurance to support the health and wellness of employees.

3 min. read

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Rock solid coverage with a level-funded plan

Introduces the concept of level-funded health insurance plans offered by BCBSKS as a coverage option for businesses.

7 min. read

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How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas delivered for us.

Discusses how BCBSKS met the challenges of the pandemic through innovative solutions and community support.

6 min. read

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How the “Family Glitch” increases your opportunity for a premium tax credit

The “Family Glitch” fix increases your opportunity for a premium tax credit.

6 min. read

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How revisions to the “family glitch” impacts your employees

Revisions to the “family glitch” now allow employees to consider the cost of family coverage for affordability.

5 min. read

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Virtual care is here to stay

Telehealth minimizes healthcare costs and offers comfort by allowing patients to see doctors from home.

5 min. read

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Considering a specialty carve-out?

Specialty carve-outs aim to reduce prescription drug costs by using Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs).

6 min. read

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Considering a level-funded plan? Here are five strategies to consider

Considering a level-funded plan? Here are five strategies to help you save on healthcare costs & maximize your benefits.

4 min. read

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Health insurance vs. a pay raise: What’s the better choice?

Choosing between health insurance and a pay raise for employees involves several considerations.

5 min. read

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Get the complete picture: Bundle your medical and pharmacy benefits for better care, more savings

Bundling medical and pharmacy benefits offers significant advantages for both employers and employees.

4 min. read

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How much must an employer contribute to the premium?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas offers flexible health plan designs without minimum premium contribution requirements.

2 min. read